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• location: 5026
• Lot #: M-0050703

Available for auction is a SILA Bimbo Racer V12 Ferrari 375MM Junior car. The stunning junior car, called the “Bimbo Racer Vl2," was best known by the nickname "Ferrarina". Styled by Giovanni Michelotti and based on the Ferrari 375MM Spyder, these wonderful vehicles were imported into the USA by Ferrari, Inc. of San Francisco. They were advertised as being 'A Real Car - for pre-teen men and women of distinction'. It is powered by a 12 Volt rechargable electric motor with chain drive to rear axle, has a top speed of 7mph and a maximum range of 35 miles.



The manufacturer was the firm called SILA of Turin. At that time, Turin was a center for many companies active in the automotive industry. SILA had a factory making spare parts for real cars and the founder, Edoard Brero, had the amusing idea to make a special spider version for children. The seller states the exact production numbers are not verified but the estimation is only a small number of these special cars were produced and only a few still exist and have been found, making the “Bimbo Racer V12” one of the rarest and most valuable junior cars.



The fiberglass body is 66” long and supported by a strong steel chassis 27” in width, with a height of 26”, and weighs approximately 100 lbs without the battery. The car has a range of about 3.5 hours at a maximum speed of 5-7 mph. The battery, placed behind the seats, provides 120 watts of power and can be recharged in about 10 hours. On the dashboard, there is a light switch that controls both the front and rear lights. The horn is placed at the center of an impressive and beautiful steering wheel. In the middle of the floorboard, there is a gearshift lever that can be set for three positions: forward, reverse or neutral. In addition, there is always a second lever that acts as a handbrake.



The comfortable seat easily provides enough room for two children. In its operation, the driver always has the control and choice of two pedals, the accelerator on the right and brake on the left. The features all original white paint, parts, engine, floor mats, seat covers. The engine has been technically restored and serviced, and the lights, horns and brakes are fully functional. The seller states the car will be transported in a wooden crate for safe shipping. The buyer is responsible for shipping, shipping insurance handling, and transactional fees. PCARMARKET is not responsible for anything lost or damaged during shipping.

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